Senior Architect

Role Overview

Architectural Technical Delivery

• Lead preparation, review, and coordination of architectural shop drawings.
• Develop construction, fabrication, and site-execution drawings.
• Prepare technical specifications, schedules, reports, and design documentation.
• Produce and manage BIM models under project BIM Execution Plans and company standards.
• Resolve design clashes and participate in clash detection workshops.
• Review IFC drawings and specifications and propose practical construction solutions.
• Participate in value engineering and design optimization exercises.
• Identify design risks and propose practical architectural solutions.

Technical Coordination

• Coordinate architectural designs with structural, MEP, landscape, interior, façade, and infrastructure disciplines.
• Review specialist consultant drawings, shop drawings, BIM models, and technical submissions.
• Resolve RFIs, technical queries, material approvals, and site-related architectural issues.
• Participate in multidisciplinary coordination meetings and design reviews.

Project Delivery and Quality

• Deliver shop drawing packages in line with project schedules and quality standards.
• Monitor architectural draftsmen and alignment with project milestones.
• Review contractor proposals, material submissions, mock-ups, and architectural methodologies.
• Ensure deliverables comply with authority regulations, project specifications, and international best practices.
• Review drawings, BIM models, technical documentation, and material specifications before submission.

Construction Support and Mentoring

• Provide architectural support during construction and resolve technical issues while maintaining design intent.
• Conduct site inspections to verify approved drawings, materials, and workmanship.
• Assist with NCRs and architectural deficiencies through timely solutions.
• Mentor junior architects and BIM designers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture is required.
• A Master’s degree in architecture is advantageous.
• Minimum 10–15 years of architectural design experience is required.
• Minimum 5 years of UAE or GCC experience is required.
• Experience delivering high-rise, residential, commercial, hospitality, and mixed-use developments is required.
• Experience with a real estate developer or contracting company is required.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of architectural design principles, detailing, construction methodologies, and building systems.
• Knowledge of Dubai Municipality regulations, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, accessibility requirements, and international standards.
• Expert proficiency in Revit and advanced proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of BIM processes and workflows.
• Experience with Navisworks and common data environments such as ACC or BIM 360.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.